The Daily Life of Saiki Kusuo in Zoldyck

I'm 12 years old now, and you're only 6. Why do you need to know about that kind of thing so early?

"There's another hidden compartment beneath that one!"

Does this child dig hidden compartments in the bed every night? His training sessions should be quite intensive now.

"There's a book over there. It contains stories of my, Nana-chan's, and Pedro's wondrous adventures in another world!"

An early guide to chuunibyou (middle school syndrome).

"These are my only source of strength. Please, Brother Nanxiong! When I die, you must bury them with me!"

"Oh—I heard that!" A voice came from the side; it was Killua walking over in stealth.

Kusuo Saiki covered his ears, and Milluki's wails rang out as he began arguing loudly with Killua.

Kusuo Saiki already knew that Killua was nearby and would be coming, so he said it was better not to tell him.

Killua ultimately won the argument due to his boundless energy.

"Oh right, my parents asked me to call you over because they have something to do and we could grab a bite to eat." Killua finally revealed the reason for his visit after the argument.

Eating is something I really miss.

After the entire Kukuroo Mountain was afflicted with the "infectious disease," the Zoldyck family raised the highest alert level. For the time being, everyone ate energy bars, portable food items used by assassins to replenish their energy when they went out.

Although it was only for three days, Kusuo Saiki, who had always eaten well in both his lives, missed rice.

Milluki was rather weak, so Killua brought a skateboard. The two of them looked after the six-year-old Milluki and carried him to the main house.

An important meeting was held before dinner, with six people sitting at the round table.

Grandpa Geno, Dad Silva, 18-year-old short-haired Illumi, Killua, Milluki, and Kusuo Saiki.

The madam didn't die; she's with Kurt.

"Is Milluki still not feeling well?" Geno asked with concern, noticing Milluki's condition.

“After all, he was infected on the second day, when the intelligence indicated that ordinary people were at their most severely ill,” Silva said. “Killua, how long did it take you to recover?”

"For me, the discomfort usually subsides by the second night," Killua said.

"Hmm, Milluki's talent is a bit weak. The special cold medicine for ordinary people has arrived at home, Milluki, you can take it later."

Miji wore a bitter expression:

"...Data shows...ordinary people who get this disease cough for three to five days. Miji, you need to be more prepared."

The person speaking was clearly not in a good state. Illumi Zoldyck, the reliable eldest brother who had never slumped in the eyes of his younger brothers since childhood, was now leaning back in his chair, his voice much softer than usual, clearly weak, and somewhat hoarse under his mask.

But those eyes remained a serene, pure black. They glanced at the younger brothers who had turned their heads, startling Killua and Milluki so much that they sat up straight.

Shiba continued, "This infectious disease doesn't harm ordinary people much, but it has a cumulative effect on people like us."

"People like us" refers to Nen users, a secret that the family decided to keep from Killua.

"Currently, it has been confirmed that the virus has up to three overlapping layers."

"The virus was brought home by Illumi and Killua. Illumi was infected for the first time after returning from a mission, then he was infected for the second time after playing with Killua for an afternoon, and then he was infected for the third time yesterday when he was dealing with the butler's mess."

"This explains why Illumi's case was so severe, even though it's also a contagious disease."

Based on existing intelligence, Silva deduced the reason for Illumi's tragic state, but the type of virus and the conditions for its superposition are still under investigation.

“…cough.” Illumi coughed lightly and remained silent.

Side Story: Infectious Disease Disaster (Part 2)

“We can’t prevent this kind of virus from happening to us, Illumi, you don’t need to worry about it,” Grandpa Geno comforted Illumi.

Another person who felt extremely guilty was Killua.

He sat uncomfortably in his seat, his eyes glancing every now and then at his usually reliable and strong older brother, who stood tall and imposing.

Under Killua's gaze, Illumi quickly sat up straight, his sense of weakness vanishing.

Kusuo Saiki: What kind of role model? A role model who toughs out when sick? Don't push yourself too hard, Illumi.

“A few days ago we didn’t know how the virus worked, but now we’ve confirmed that it won’t harm you children. You’re growing, so let’s eat together and drink well to fight off the disease.”

It turns out that the meeting was just to introduce the virus; the main activity was actually eating.

Aside from Illumi, Silva and Zeno both endured two layers of combined attacks. Being relatively strong, and with the Zoldyck family specializing in stealth training, it didn't affect their actions.

The two children were simply sick, not in danger of being possessed by Nen abilities, although Milluki seemed to be in quite serious condition.

Everyone felt much more at ease.

With no housekeeper at the moment, the only healthy and dutiful son, Kusuo Saiki, gets up to fetch the dishes from the kitchen. The moment he sees the food, he decides he must find a way to escape from the Zoldyck family.

To escape the Zoldycks who still give children poison even during a severe cold.

Silva's innermost thoughts were overheard by Kusuo Saiki.

Please add more after the infectious disease outbreak is over!

Kusuo Saiki silently served the dishes. He could control the actions of lifting and putting them down, as long as he didn't pinch, grab, or even rub them in an awkward way.

Moreover, Zoldyck's plates are very sturdy.

When Kusuo Saiki turned around, he found that Killua was standing right next to him.

"Kuanxiong-nii, I'll help too!" Killua raised his hand, and Kusuo Saiki made way for him, using his telekinesis to move the trash can behind him to Killua's side.

Saiki Kusuo said.

He carefully placed the plate on the table. While the elders were still discussing something, Illumi slumped back in his chair and even closed his eyes to rest.

Well, patients need to face reality.

Killua was much faster at serving food than Kusuo Saiki; with his superior assassination skills, running steadily while carrying the plates was a piece of cake for him.

When Killua peeked his little head out from the table, intending to look at Illumi across from him, he saw that his older brother was once again full of energy with his arms crossed, so he put down the plate and ran to the kitchen with peace of mind.

Kusuo Saiki: Ilmini is beyond saving.

Suddenly, Kusuo Saiki felt a tickle in his throat.

Ordinary people won't get infected again after being infected once because their bodies have developed antibodies. However, Kusuo Saiki always directly burned all the viruses in his body. After serving dishes with Killua once, he was infected again.

Increasing the temperature... won't work.

Well, just bear with it for a bit. If you suddenly raise your body temperature to 70 degrees now, the sharp-eyed Zoldycks will spot it.

As Kusuo Saiki took two steps toward the kitchen, he realized that he had never coughed before in his life. At this moment, for the first time, he felt a kind of air instinctively wanting to burst out of his throat. Before he could even react, his body acted before his brain!

—"Ahem!" He coughed.

Saiki Kusuo covered his mouth. Who made that sound just now? Me?

At the same time, a loud explosion was heard somewhere in the kitchen.

"What's that sound?" Silva asked.

"Nanxiong, are you not done yet?" Geno asked.

Thank you for your concern. I just caught it. I'll go to the bathroom to feel better, or I can go to the kitchen.

"Xiao Nan... if he's with Milluki, cough, is today the first day of infection? Xiao Nan... cough cough cough cough!"

Ilmini, please stop talking and take good care of yourself.

—That's what Illumi wanted to say.

Silva and Geno looked at each other.

Hey, nobody taught me anything, okay? I've never even done a water-viewing ceremony.

I've been thinking about this since I was 3 years old—to avoid the collective forgetting and thinking that someone taught me.

Well said. What is my Nen ability?

Illumi leaned back to respond to the exchange of glances between the two adults.

Thank you for trusting your brother's self-taught abilities.

"That would be terrible. If Kusuo stays here, there is a risk of being hit by a second layer of infection."

"Xiao Nan, you can't... cough, cough cough cough!"

Yes, yes, I know I can't eat at the same table with you anymore, Illumi, please stop talking.

"Seriously, isn't anyone coming to help?" Killua's voice came from the kitchen.

Saiki Kusuo said casually.

"The kitchen exploded! Didn't you know that?!"

Kusuo Saiki rushed into the kitchen and immediately noticed that the smell in the air was off.

"Nanxiong, take your younger brothers and leave. Leave this place to your father!"

Silva's unusually reliable figure appeared, and Kusuo Saiki quickly led Killua and Milluki away.

As for Illumi, he can still walk.

As he fled, Kusuo Saiki couldn't help but cough again!

As soon as the group left the main house, Geno discovered that several trees outside the main house had also been set on fire.

"I didn't expect the outside to be set on fire too. Nanxiong, take your younger brothers and leave. Leave this place to Grandpa!"

"Okay, Grandpa, no problem, Grandpa." Feeling guilty, Saiki Kusuo ran off with the two children. After making sure that Geno wasn't paying attention to them, he shoved Milluki towards Killua and tried to hide in the woods for a few seconds to recover.

"Wait, Xiaonan."

A hand silently draped over his shoulder.

"Where are you going? Over there... cough! cough cough!"

If Ilmini were a Nen user, I would already be covered in poison from coughing right in front of me.

"Cough! Don't worry, cough cough cough...!"

So that's how it is. You can block the virus simply by placing a barrier in front of you.

"You'd better, cough! Get out of the Zoldyck house first."